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    Diamante (en. Diamond)

    /djaˈmante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A crystalline mineral that is the hardest of all known and is used in jewelry.
    The diamond is considered the most valuable gemstone.
    El diamante es considerado la piedra preciosa más valiosa.
    A work of art or an object that represents the shape of a diamond.
    The sculpture was shaped like a perfectly carved diamond.
    La escultura tenía la forma de un diamante perfectamente tallado.
    A symbol of purity and love in popular culture.
    The engagement ring had a beautiful diamond in the center.
    El anillo de compromiso llevaba un hermoso diamante en el centro.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'diamantem', which in turn comes from the Greek 'adamas', meaning 'untameable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rough diamonds
    It refers to people with potential that have not yet been developed or polished.
    diamantes en bruto
    shine like a diamond
    To stand out among others for their talent or beauty.
    brillar como un diamante

    Related Words

    brilliant
    A high-quality gemstone that tends to be more eye-catching.
    brillante
    carbon
    A chemical element that makes up the diamond.
    carbono

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to someone very attractive or valuable.
    That girl is a diamond; she doesn't go unnoticed.
    Esa chica es un diamante, no pasa desapercibida.
    It indicates an extremely positive or fortunate situation.
    That contract you signed was a diamond; it's going to make you a lot of money.
    Ese contrato que firmaste fue un diamante, te va a generar mucho dinero.